It's a night to remember for Medina County Spring Leadership Ball honorees

The 55th annual Spring Leadership Ball April 27 showcased 30 young ladies from Medina County at Weymouth Country Club.

Students had to be in the top 30 of their class academically and active in the community and in their schools. P.E.O. President Nancy McNeal said organizers hope this experience has inspired the girls to continue in their leadership roles throughout their life.

The ladies followed the traditions of the debutante ball including being presented to the audience in their formal white dresses, waltzing, presenting roses to their mothers and bowing to those who came to support them. They were able to eat dinner and then relax and have some fun — but they weren’t the only ones enjoying themselves.

“I think it’s a really cool opportunity,” said Matthew Brubaker, 17, of Medina, an escort to one of the ladies. “All these girls have worked really hard and they definitely deserve the honor. The dancing has been really fun. I, personally, have had a ton of fun with it.”

His friend, William Doraty, 18, of Medina and also an escort, agreed.

“I’ve never had any experience doing this kind of dancing,” he said. “It will probably help down the road. Meeting new people has been fun.”

Clay Williams, 18, of Medina also enjoyed the experience. He was accompanying Ariella Yager, 18, a student at the Medina County Career Center.

He said, “I’m one of her best friends and I saw it as an opportunity to come in and get the experience of it. I think it’s amazing.”

When asked why Yager wanted to be a part of this tradition she said because it’s an honor and “really big deal.”

“It looks really good for colleges and scholarships,” she said. “It’s been an awesome experience. We’ve done so many amazing things. I won a scholarship.”

“It’s very exciting,” said Rebecca Hughes, 18 of Seville. “We’ve been working really hard. It’s a whole new experience and it’s fun to learn everything. It’s a fun time.”

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